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How far is Lihue, HI, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 2244 miles / 3611 kilometers / 1950 nautical miles.

Akutan Seaplane Base – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Akutan to Lihue

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Akutan to Lihue. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2243.579 miles
  • 3610.691 kilometers
  • 1949.617 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2247.222 miles
  • 3616.553 kilometers
  • 1952.783 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Akutan to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Lihue Airport is 4 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Akutan to Lihue generates about 245 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 245 kilograms equals 541 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Lihue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Lihue Airport (LIH).

Airport information

Origin Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W
Destination Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W